Category: Lessons From Self Esteem

- by Robyn Benson I was just 15 years old on April 20, 1981 when I crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 3hours, 58 minutes, along with my dear friend Tim Ross. Our mutual friend and classmate Todd died from Leukemia, just one year to the date earlier on April 20, 1980. [...]

by Eddie Baran My entire life I’ve battled with crushingly low self-esteem. This showed up as my being very shy. It wasn’t too long ago that I was so shy, in fact, that sometimes I wouldn’t go to the store even if there were no food in the house. “I really need to go to [...]

by Harmony Rose West As a child, I suffered greatly from rock-bottom low self-esteem. Raised by a narcissistic Marine father who had PTSD after serving in two wars, I concluded that there was something radically wrong with me and hated myself for not being able to please my Dad. No matter how hard I tried, [...]

I may not be someone’s first choice,but I am a great choice. I may not be rich, but I am valuable. I don’t pretend to be someone I’m not because I’m good at being me. I may not be proud of some of the things I’ve done in the past, but I’m proud of who [...]

“When nobody else celebrates you, learn to CELEBRATE YOURSELF. When nobody else compliments you, then COMPLIMENT YOURSELF. It’s not up to other people to keep you encouraged. It’s up to you! Encouragement should come from the inside.” – Joel Olsteen

by Warren Longmire When you think happy thoughts, and share gratitude, things seem to go easier, faster and with more fun. An attitude of gratitude will keep your heart healthier than running a mile a day. Joy comes from giving when it is unexpected, with no desire for compensation. The habit of giving random acts of [...]